Democratic Assistant Whip

Committees:
Judiciary
(Vice Chair)
Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education
(Vice Chair Early Learning & K-12)
Transportation

Term ends January 2009

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105 Modular Building 1
P.O. Box 40441
Olympia, WA 98504-0441
(360) 786-7641

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Senator Brian Weinstein
41st District Eastside suburbs

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Dec. 11, 2006

Weinstein proposes levy lid increase for Washington school districts

OLYMPIA – Washington school districts would be able to raise more money through local levies under a bill proposed by Sen. Brian Weinstein, D-41st Legislative District (Eastside suburbs). The legislation would raise the levy lid to 35 percent for all districts beginning Jan. 1, 2008. more>>>

Dec. 11, 2006

Weinstein named chair of Senate consumer protection committee

OLYMPIA – Sen. Brian Weinstein, D-41st Legislative District (Eastside suburbs), whose top legislative priorities for 2007 include beefing up legal protection for Washington homebuyers, will serve as chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection & Housing Committee when the 2007 legislative session begins on Jan. 8. more>>>

April 10, 2006

Weinstein named outstanding legislator for work on behalf of children

OLYMPIA – As a leader in legislative efforts to give all students a fair chance at academic success, Sen. Brian Weinstein, D-Eastside suburbs, has been named a 2006 “Champion for Children” by the Children’s Alliance. more>>>

April 7, 2006

Weinstein applauds preliminary approval of BCC 4-year degree

OLYMPIA – A Bellevue Community College (BCC) plan to offer a bachelor’s degree in radiation and imaging sciences will benefit both the Eastside and the entire state, Sen. Brian Weinstein, D-Eastside suburbs, said today. more>>>

Weinstein works to improve flawed ‘reporter shield’ legislation

OLYMPIA – A flawed bill that would do little to help protect journalists and confidential sources is facing opposition from at least one legislator as the 2006 legislative session winds down. more>>>

Feb. 17, 2006

Weinstein secures funding to finish Coal Creek Parkway improvements

OLYMPIA – Drive times could get a bit shorter for some Eastside commuters, thanks to a state transportation budget provision approved by the Senate today that will help complete a project to improve safety and mobility along the Coal Creek Parkway. more>>>

Feb. 9, 2006
Mercer Island Reporter Op-Ed

Focus on education key during short legislative session

A fellow lawmaker recently remarked to a reporter that the short 60-day legislative session that just began in Olympia will be “the budget, gay rights and done.”

If only it were so easy. more>>>

Jan. 25, 2006

2:09 wrap with Sens. Brian Weinstein, D-Eastside Suburbs, and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, on a fundamental question of equal rights.

Lead: A raging debate in Olympia about Washington’s anti-discrimination laws is stirring passions across the state.

Jeff Reading reports from Olympia. (Full script in Word Format)

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